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Aico Ltd
Multifunctional
Thursday, 8 October 2026

CIFI Plaza Beijing

CIFI Plaza Beijing is a community shopping center in the core business area of Fangshan District, Beijing. The building is an infill project on a narrow site, measuring 120 by 36.5 by 41.6 meters, with a total construction area of 47788 square meters. The design breaks away from the typical floor by floor layout and adds cross-level public spaces. Outdoor escalators on the east and west sides reach the third and second floors, forming multiple entrance levels. Open House, a space of nearly 1000 square meters and 15 meters high, is placed on the top floor.

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Aico Ltd
Mixed Use Retail
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Sunac Chongqing A One

A One is a mixed use retail building in Chongqing, China. The complex stands in the financial district of Jiangbeizui and is surrounded on three sides by parks, with a 270 degree view of the river. The design follows the idea of a city in the clouds, where the podium forms the cloud layer. Horizontal metal lines, ultra clear glass and stripes of colored glazed glass create changing light, shadows and reflections through the day. A large overhang shapes the northern and eastern sides. A green courtyard links the podium with the towers.

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Aedas
Office and Business
Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Shuibei International Center

Shuibei International Center is an office tower with a podium mall, located in an industrial park. The tower is 197.5 meters high and has 43 floors above ground and four basement levels. The form is inspired by bamboo, and a segmented composition unifies the different functions. Multiple sky gardens are placed along the podium and the tower, creating habitable spaces for multiple uses and exhibitions. A landscaped staircase forms an exhibition space for cultural events on the podium, and blurs the boundary between interior and exterior.

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Shanghai PTArchitects
Showroom
Monday, 5 October 2026

Yuexiu Hanyang Starry Winking

Yuexiu Hanyang Starry Winking is a sales center designed to be converted into a kindergarten after the selling period ends. The building is located in the Hanyang District of Wuhan, China, near the Yangtze River. The design concept draws on the natural landscape and the water culture of Wuhan. A modular facade with rhythmic changes suits the units of the future kindergarten and forms a playful surface. Prefabricated glass-fiber reinforced cement panels were assembled on site to reduce visible joints and ease cleaning. Water flows from the building into the surrounding landscape.

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Quincy Li
Community Center
Sunday, 4 October 2026

Imperial Mansion

Imperial Mansion is a community center located in the city center of Yuhuan, Taizhou, China. The form of the building is derived from the surrounding coastal landscape. Clean geometric outlines and folded roof edges make the heavy structure appear light. The facade is made of large glass walls and silvery aluminum plates in various shades of gray. A series of wide entrance steps forms an open urban plaza and guides visitors to a second-floor terrace. The building serves as a display center in the first phase and as a commercial district later.

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NDA - NEW DESIGN ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Hotel
Saturday, 3 October 2026

Sunbay Park

Sunbay Park is a mixed-use hotel complex located in Ninh Thuan, Viet Nam. The development covers 3.6 hectares and includes a five-star hotel, two condotels, water parks, and commercial and public facilities. The tower blocks are separated and rotated to preserve wind flow and sea views for surrounding buildings and to limit direct sunlight. Sky bridges on the third and fourth levels connect the blocks, so the ground floor can remain open public space leading to the beach. Curved forms and carved Champa patterns recall local dance and traditional culture.

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Design interview of the day
Special Coverage
Thursday, 1 October 2026

Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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